Coder introduces an AI maturity self-assessment service to help organizations evaluate their AI adoption in software development. As teams transition from ad hoc usage to structured workflows, this tool addresses the need for governance and oversight in AI-driven projects.
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One of the features we advocates have been advocating for is a better way to track security changes in your SQL Server instances. The first slice of this work is in preview (as of 12 Jan 2026) and this post looks at what’s available.This is part of a series of posts on Redgate Monitor. Click to see the other posts.Tracking Security ChangesThe first iteration of tracking security changes queried instances and databases for information, stored it, and then compared it with other queries to determine what had changed. This was done hourly, and worked well, but it could not determine…
Next Monday, February 9, 2026, my one-day live online training SQL Server Query Tuning Fundamentals will take place! This hands-on session is designed to help DBAs, developers, and consultants deeply understand how SQL Server executes queries and how you can systematically improve performance with smarter indexing and execution-plan analysis.If you’re still on the fence – there are still open seats available, but they’re filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to:Learn how SQL Server accesses data and chooses execution plansUnderstand core query operators and performance pitfallsSpeak confidently about tuning and optimization – not guessing Secure your spot today before it’s…
Explore the future of DevOps with bot-driven development (BotDD) that integrates AI-powered tools. Learn how intelligent agents enhance automation, testing, and project management, transforming the software lifecycle.
In this guide, we feature some of the best Linux distributions with the stunning KDE Plasma desktop environment that deliver the perfect blend of beauty, performance, and customization. The KDE Plasma desktop is renowned for its sleek design, extensive customization options, and impressive performance. For users who appreciate a polished, modern interface with the flexibility to tweak every detail, Plasma is a dream come true. But which Linux distributions make KDE Plasma their default desktop environment? Here, we’ll explore seven standout distros that embrace Plasma, each offering its unique spin on this versatile desktop environment. 1. Kubuntu Kubuntu is the…
APIs sit at the centre of modern software. From data pipelines to mobile apps, Python developers increasingly rely on third‑party services to deliver core functionality. When those integrations fail, the impact is immediate: downtime, broken features, or worse, leaked data. That’s why robust API clients matter. As microservices and cloud platforms multiply, client-side reliability has become just as important as server-side design. A small oversight in how you handle retries or tokens can ripple through an entire system. The real challenge is balance. You want code that’s simple enough to maintain, yet strong enough to survive real-world conditions like flaky…
The conversation around generative AI has gotten stuck. In many organizations, it’s a topic for show and tell, not for daily work. Proofs of concept multiply while real impact stays frustratingly absent. The core issue isn’t the technology itself, which improves almost weekly. The real bottleneck is operational. Companies fail to redesign their fundamental workflows to actually use these tools. From the COO’s chair, the view is different. It’s a pure execution problem, a question of scale and measurable outcome, not technical possibility. Why Most GenAI Initiatives Stall After the Pilot Stage A successful pilot proves a model can function…
We introduced Docker Sandboxes in experimental preview a few months ago. Today, we’re launching the next evolution with microVM isolation, available now for macOS and Windows. We started Docker Sandboxes to answer the question: How do I run Claude Code or Gemini CLI safely? Sandboxes provide disposable, isolated environments purpose-built for coding agents. Each agent runs in an isolated version of your development environment, so when it installs packages, modifies configurations, deletes files, or runs Docker containers, your host machine remains untouched. This isolation lets you run agents like Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, Kiro, and Copilot with autonomy. Since…
Ai2’s open-source SERA coding agents slash the cost of training repository-aware AI, enabling teams to customize high-performance coding agents on private codebases for as little as $400.
Want to add ChatGPT, image generation, and AI capabilities to your Python apps? The OpenAI Python SDK makes this straightforward. In this guide, you’ll build AI-powered features—from chat interfaces to semantic search—using Python 3.13 and the latest SDK patterns. What you’ll learn: Chat completions with streaming responses, function calling for API integration, embeddings for semantic search, vision analysis, and production deployment with proper error handling. All code is ready to copy and run. Quick heads-up: If you’re using old code with openai.ChatCompletion.create(), that pattern broke in November 2023 when version 1.0 launched. The SDK now uses client instances, which is…